Other, Philosophy

The Support Class Human

In Support of Followers There is a huge stigma attached to the idea of being a ‘follower’. We hear follower and instantly think of sheep. A follower is blind. Someone who does what is told, someone who accepts without question. There is such a stigma that even when people don’t consider themselves leaders, they will… Continue reading The Support Class Human

Other, Philosophy

Striving for Truth: The Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything

The standard route of science and spirituality in attempting to find answers to the big questions has been very limited, in my opinion. We strive to attain truths about how we should live our lives, but in doing so we cling to the idea that there is only one True answer to every question. We… Continue reading Striving for Truth: The Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything

Other, Philosophy, Rants

Interpretations of Why the Chicken Crossed the Road

Everyone has heard the joke "Why did the chicken cross the road?" with the classic answer, "To get to the other side." Most people think of it as the quintessential ‘anti-joke’, a joke that messes with your expectations by delivering an answer that is not a punch-line. But there is an interpretation of this joke… Continue reading Interpretations of Why the Chicken Crossed the Road

Philosophy

An Analysis of Thought Patterns

Human thought patterns are a fascinating subject because as much as we spend our lives thinking, we still understand relatively little about the process. In this essay I explore thought and the patterns that develop as biological processes, and the nature of ‘intelligence’ within this structure. I would like to preface this analysis by admitting… Continue reading An Analysis of Thought Patterns